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Employers face muddy swamp despite new employment legislation
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Changes designed to stimulate employment look unlikely to make things easier for business in the short term, with a continuing muddy swamp of employment legislation.
Employment Law Update – Minimum Wage Increase
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
The minimum wage is set to increase in October 2012. For workers aged 21 years and over it will rise from £6.08 to £6.19 per hour.
The rate for those aged 18 to 20 will not increase, remaining at £4.98 per hour. Neither will the rate for those aged 16 up to 18 which remains at £3.68.
Chester Solicitor – High Court Enforcement – Enforcement of Tribunal Awards
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
In 2012-11, 1499 Tribunal awards and ACAS settlements were passed to High Court Enforcement Officers to enforce. Of these, 28% were paid in full, 3% were paid in part, 4% were paid in instalments, 3% were ongoing and 10% were being investigated further. Read More
Chester Solicitor – Employment Law News – TUPE Cases provide further clarity for employers
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
The EAT has given judgment in two unrelated TUPE claims which provide further examples of how tribunals will view the operation of TUPE. Read More